AceShowbiz - On Thursday, July 11, the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles was buzzing with excitement as the biggest stars in sports and entertainment gathered to honor the best in the world of sports at the 2024 ESPY Awards. Hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams, the event was broadcast live on ABC-TV and saw appearances by a galaxy of stars, including Andy Reid, Candace Parker, Colman Domingo, Draymond Green, Drew Brees, Jennifer Garner, Lil Wayne, Nikki Glaser, Paige Bueckers, Quinta Brunson, Rob Lowe, Venus Williams and many more.

The night featured a stellar lineup of winners, each celebrated for their extraordinary achievements over the past year. Beyond athletic excellence, the ESPYs also honored those making a significant impact off the field. Special awards included the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, which went to Dawn Staley, and the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, awarded to Steve Gleason. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, received the Pat Tillman Award for Service.

In summary, the 2024 ESPYs was a night of unforgettable celebrations, where athletes from diverse fields were acknowledged for their excellence, resilience, and positive impact on society. Young sports fans, take note: these are the icons shaping the future of sports and inspiring the world one incredible feat at a time.

Full winners of the 2024 ESPY Awards:

• Best Athlete, Men's Sports: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
• Best Athlete, Women's Sports: A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
• Best Breakthrough Athlete: JuJu Watkins, USC Women's Basketball
• Best Record-Breaking Performance: Caitlin Clark becomes NCAA's All-Time Scoring Leader breaking Pete Maravich's Record
• Best Championship Performance: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
• Best Comeback Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnast
• Best Play: Lamar Jackson catches his own pass
• Best Team: South Carolina Gamecocks, NCAA Women's Basketball
• Best College Athlete, Men's Sports: Jayden Daniels, LSU Football
• Best College Athlete, Women's Sports: Caitlin Clark, Iowa Basketball
• Best Athlete with a Disability: Brenna Huckaby, Snowboarding
• Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
• Best UFC Fighter: Sean O'Malley
• Best Boxer: Terence Crawford
• Best Soccer Player: Kylian Mbappe, France/Real Madrid
• Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler
• Best Tennis Player: Coco Gauff

• Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dawn Staley
• Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Steve Gleason
• Pat Tillman Award for Service: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

• Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Maui Surfing Community
• Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: Conor Campbell, Ayanna Shah, Hannah Smith
• Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year: Angel City Football Club
• Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award Honoree: Brice Christianson
• Sports Philanthropist of the Year Honoree: Boston Red Sox Ownership (John Henry, Tom Werner, Larry Lucchino)
• Corporate Community Impact Award: JPMorganChase